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At Watson Centre Society for Brain Health (WCSBH), our mission is to improve the lives of people who have suffered a brain injury or concussion(s). Our team of specialists works with clients to develop customized programs that stimulate the brain’s capacity to grow and change. WCSBH is a non-profit organization Read more [...]

YMCA TIME™ is an evidence-based exercise group program designed for adults living with stroke, acquired brain injury, multiple sclerosis, or other mobility concerns. It is a partnership between with YMCA and Vancouver Coastal Health. Plans are underway to add another location (YMCA Langara) in early 2018. It runs twice per Read more [...]

Designed specifically and proven to improve fitness, mobility and strength for people after stroke living in the community. The small group class includes functional strengthening exercises, agility, fitness exercises and balance exercises. Suitable for people-at any time after stroke – who can stand for 5 minutes, walk 10 meters (even Read more [...]

The Burnaby Association for Community Inclusion currently serves over 1,000 individuals and their families in Metro Vancouver by providing various training, development, social, recreational, and employment opportunities. With its 4 child care centres and Infant Development Program, they support over 400 children of all abilities and their families.

Nanaimo Supportive Lifestyles Ltd. works with adults with cognitive disabilities. Services include: individualized 1-1 service daytime group services focused on community involvement, vocational and fitness/nutrition goals adult social group nights fitness program, yoga & mindfulness skills business training If you are interested in any of our services, please contact your Read more [...]

InFocus Rehab Services are comprehensive and individually tailored to meet the needs of clients and their families. The client-centered services can be broken down into 3 broad categories: Community Support and Integration Vocational Assistance Clinical Counselling The staff at InFocus includes: Certified Canadian Rehabilitation Counselor(s) Registered Social Worker(s) Certified Vocational Read more [...]

Strive Living Society offers residential and community integration services to adults with diverse abilities, acquired brain injuries, and/or health concerns. Throughout the greater Vancouver and Powell River areas, Strive has group home residences, assisted living apartments, and home share arrangements to meet the accommodation needs of each individual. For community Read more [...]

Strive Living Society is dedicated to serving children and youth with special needs including acquired brain injuries, developmental disabilities, physical disabilities, and complex health care issues. With a variety of residential and support service options throughout the Lower Mainland, Strive works with children and youth to maximize their quality of Read more [...]

Strive Centre is a multi-service centre in East Vancouver for adults and seniors aged 19-64 with disabilities including, but not limited to, physical and developmental disability, acquired brain injury, mental health and behavioural obstacles. Programs are designed and implemented by a team of Recreation Therapists, Employment Counselors, Outreach Workers, Recreation Read more [...]

Adaptive Sports at Sun Peaks is a non-profit organization whose focus is to provide opportunities for people with a wide range of disabilities to participate in adaptive snow sports and recreation programs at Sun Peaks Resort.

The North Okanagan Therapeutic Riding Association (N.O.T.R.A.) exists to provide the experience of horseback riding to people with various conditions, mental and physical, which can be treated by having contact with a horse.

Nina Bloomfield is a registered Physiotherapist and a registered Yoga Teacher who provides an adapted yoga and therapeutic exercise class for people with mobility challenges. Nina adapts lessons for persons with a chronic condition or disease including MS, Parkinson’s, stroke, head injury, or chronic lung disease. Participants must be able Read more [...]

All Bodies Dance Project offers classes for anyone interested in movement as a means of creative expression. They focus on dance improvisation as a way for participants to explore and discover their own unique ways of moving and making choices. These sessions are an entry point for anyone new to Read more [...]

Sirota’s Alchymy offers a Martial Arts Program specifically created for People with Mobility Disabilities. Individuals with MS, Paraplegia, Cerebral Palsy, and other mobility disorders have been empowered through the program. Students learn self defense techniques and martial arts skills that are adapted to their physical challenges.

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